Eigil Bryld () is a

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. He is famous for his work in such films and TV shows as ''

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'' (2013), ''

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'' (2008), '' You Don't Know Jack'' (2010), ''

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'' (2007) and '' Kinky Boots'' (2005).

Life and career

Bryld grew up in

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, and as a teenager used to work in a local television station. He earned a degree in film and video production from Gwent College in

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in 1992, where he studied under photographer

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. He worked in

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before moving to

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. His credits include ''

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'' which won him the 2001

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for best factual photography and '' You Don't Know Jack'' for which he was nominated for a

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. He served as the cinematographer for the 2013

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series ''

'', for which he was awarded the

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Personal life

Bryld is married to Danish author

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and they had a son in 2003.

Filmography

Film

Television

TV series TV movies

References

External links

Official website
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